Operation; Important Owner's Considerations; Automatic Operation - GE HOME GENERATOR SYSTEM 11000 WATT Operator's Manual

Operation

Important Owner's Considerations

Engine Oil
NOTICE Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has
been properly serviced with the recommended oil will result in
equipment failure.
• DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been
properly serviced with the recommended oil. This may result in an
engine failure.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void engine and generator warranty.
This engine is shipped from the factory pre-run and filled
with synthetic oil (API SJ/CF 5W-30). This allows for system
operation in a wide range of temperature and climate
conditions. Before starting the engine, check oil level as
described in Maintenance.
Battery
The installer must supply a valve-regulated, rechargeable
12 volt DC starting battery. See Battery in Final Installation
Considerations in the installation manual.

Automatic Operation

To select automatic operation, do the following:
1. Confirm 15 Amp fuse is installed in control panel.
2. Set the main distribution panel circuit breaker that
sends utility voltage to the transfer switch to ON.
3. Set the generator's main circuit breaker to its
ON position.
4. Set the control panel system switch to AUTO.
WARNING Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
With the battery installed, all wiring to transfer switch and
home generator completed, utility power supplied to the
automatic transfer switch, and the unit in AUTO mode, the
battery receives a trickle charge while the engine is not
running. The trickle charge cannot be used to recharge a
battery that is completely discharged.
15 Amp Fuse
The generator's 15 Amp fuse is critical to correct system
operation. The 15 Amp fuse was removed at the factory to
prevent the unit from starting during shipping. Your installer
will ensure the fuse is properly installed upon completion of
the installation.
CAUTION With the system switch set to AUTO, the engine could
crank and start at any time without warning, resulting in
minor or moderate injury.
• To prevent possible injury that could be caused by such sudden
starts, always set the system switch to OFF if performing
maintenance on the system.
• Remove the 15 Amp fuse before working on or around the
generator or transfer switch.
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